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This world is not my home
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Jun 17, 2026 updated
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Jim Reeves sings 'This World Is Not My Home,' a classic gospel hymn expressing the believer's longing for heaven. The song conveys that earthly life is temporary, with treasures laid up beyond the blue. It speaks of angels beckoning from heaven's open door and the anticipation of reuniting with loved ones in Glory land. The lyrics emphasize that Jesus is the believer's truest friend, and without heaven, there would be no hope. The repeated refrain underscores a deep sense of not belonging in this world, looking forward to eternal life and victory with the saints.
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My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
Oh Lord you know I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home then Lord what will I do
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
I have a loving mother just over in Glory land
And I don't expect to stop until I shake her hand
She's waiting now for me in heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
Oh Lord you know I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home then Lord what will I do
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
Just over in Glory land we'll live eternally
the saints on every hand are shouting victory
Their songs of sweetest praise drift back from heaven's shore
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
Oh Lord you know I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home then Lord what will I do
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore